Renegade Jewelry Artists Look to the Past for Inspiration
These incredible restyled artifacts will have you looking at discarded linens,old toys or the car up on blocks in the backyard with fresh eyes.
Repurpose, Recycle, and Reuse: Cutting Edge Creations From Cast-off Sweaters
Don’t toss those old wool sweaters! Use your creative genius to create eco-savvy objects on the progressive side of cool.
Paint Chip Projects
Painting this summer? Hold on to those extra paint chips to make these crafty creations!
This Week on CraftStylish
A quick preview of the crafty delights to come.
Lovely bits and pieces at Lulu's Vintage Bonanza!
If you're looking for glass or Lucite vintage cabochons, or other fun jewelry bits to design with, don't miss Lulu's Etsy shop.
Threadbanger Gets CraftStylish with a Tote
Threadbanger pal, Kira, whipped up this nifty tote out of a CraftStylish T-shirt at Renegade.
My Summer of Hand-Sewn Dresses
My first hand-sewn dress, my first vintage dress, and my first alteration were all tailored for a summer of weddings a few years back—and I still wear the results.
Restyling PJ Pants with a Blind Hem
Turn a pair of ready-made pajama pants into a cute pair of capri pants. All you need is a few minutes and these blind-hem techniques!
T-shirt Transformations Galore
If you’re cleaning out your closet, don't throw away those old t-shirts...
How to Personalize Your Reusable Grocery Tote
Make a quick gift by adding a special message or name to a reusable grocery tote—or show that you recycle and reuse by personalizing your own tote!
Woven Bias Tape Tutorial Makes for a Pretty Pillow
It was love at first sight when I bumped into this terrific how-to online from The Vintage Chica.
The Hyberbolic Crochet Coral Reef
Christina and Margaret Wertheim want you to think about our disappearing coral reefs and they're doing it with crochet.
Hoodie Turns into a Laptop Cover
Turn a well-worn sweatshirt into a laptop cover and give it a second life.
Project: Decorate Your Walls with Starched Decals
How About Orange has struck again with an awesome home decorating project that will jump to the top of your to-do list!
How to Crochet with Fabric
If you've got a pile of fabric or linens that leaves you feeling uninspired, try crocheting them into a colorful rug. I'll show you how to turn the fabric into "yarn", step by step.
Artist Gives Weaving a Modern Twist
Artist Elizabeth Lundberg Morisette creates extraordinary pieces with her unique interplay of traditional craft and contemporary vision.
Skater Creators
2ReVert makes one-of-a-kind jewelry using recycled skateboards!
More Tote Bag Inspiration from Don't Quilt Your Day Job
I am not kidding about whipping everyone into shape for our Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge. Take a look at this cool idea.
The Amazing Rose Bowl Flea Market
Flea markets are fantastic sources for crafty and jewelry-making supplies, and my favorite one of all is the magnificent Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California—don't miss it!
Add Style to Your Kitchen (Or any Room) with Bottle Cap Drawer Pulls
Express your retro side and support a crafter by grabbing these drawer pulls before they're gone.
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